Market Commentary

Rising Risks Call for a Tactical Approach to Global Credit Investing

In this Insights publication we observe the conflicting stories of today’s global economy and financial markets. We also present three potential economic scenarios with an eye toward better assessing where we are in the cycle and preparing for what might unfold.

Structured Credit: Then vs. Now

The association of structured credit with securitized products that helped finance the housing bubble in the 2000s made many investors uncomfortable with the asset class altogether. This Insights publication aims to show that the asset class has seen significant transformation since the Global Financial Crisis, with notable changes in regulation and market characteristics.

Are There Still Winners in a Maturing Real Estate Cycle?

Oaktree’s latest Insights examines current global market dynamics and three areas of real estate investing that we see as compelling in today’s environment: commercial real estate in “high-growth” markets, “special situations” in Europe and Asia, and distressed assets.